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Kotomora

どころではない

Meanings

1

expression, suffix, i-adjective

not the time for; far from; anything but; out of the question

usually written using kana alone

Used as a suffix after a noun or verb phrase to strongly dismiss something as being completely inappropriate, impossible, or far from the truth in the current situation. Often translates as 'this is no time for...', '...is out of the question', or 'far from...'. The preceding element is typically a noun or the stem of a verb.

See also: どころじゃない